About this episode
Dr. Orla Keane discusses coccidiosis in lambs, its causes, symptoms, and management strategies.
Dr. Orla Keane joins us to discuss coccidiosis in lambs, a common but often underestimated issue affecting flock performance. We cover what causes coccidiosis, its impact on lamb health and growth, and the key symptoms farmers should watch for. With the challenging spring weather conditions, we also look at why the risk of infection may be higher this year and what that means for on-farm management. We finish with a practical discussion on treatment and prevention, including how different coccidiostats, their active ingredients, and dosing strategies work to control the disease. For more episodes from the OviCast podcast, visit the show page at: https://www.teagasc.ie/animals/sheep/ovicast-sheep-podcast
People in this episode
Guest: Dr Orla Keane
Topics covered
- coccidiosis
- lamb health
- flock performance
- on-farm management
- treatment and prevention
Keywords
- coccidiostats
- active ingredients
- dosing strategies
Mentioned in this episode
Products: coccidiostats
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